Windows Tips & Tricks

Get the most out of Microsoft Windows and increase your computer systems performance with these tips, tricks and Windows Facts. Each section is divided into categories to help you locate the information you need fast.

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Quick Tips

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You can enable the Quick Launch Tool Bar and add your favorite programs to it for easier access by right-clicking your taskbar, clicking Toolbar's, and then clicking Quick Launch.. 

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You can move your Windows taskbar anywhere on the desktop you like.  Right-click the taskbar. If there is a check mark beside Lock the Taskbar on the shortcut menu, click Lock the Taskbar to unlock it. Once its unlocked click and hold the mouse button over the taskbar. Then, while holding down the mouse button, drag the taskbar to its new location. When the taskbar is in place, release the mouse button.

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By default when a new program is installed it simply adds the start menu shortcut to the end of the start menu. This can make programs harder to find. To sort your installed programs for a neater start menu click Start. Right click any program folder in the menu tree and select Sort By Name.